Bana & Co

PRODUCTION LOCATIONS 

• Italy
• Other European countries (not specified)

WORKING CONDITIONS & LIVING WAGES 

According to the company, the entire design and production of the collection is carried out in-house. Despite being a young brand, Bana&Co can draw on over a hundred years of experience in shoe manufacturing.

Bana&Co produces exclusively in Europe, which offers certain advantages in terms of labour law, environmental standards and transport routes. 

According to the company, the leather is crafted by hand. Information on certifications is currently lacking, as is information on independent audits or sustainability seals. It remains unclear whether specific measures are taken to ensure fair working conditions.The number of supplier partners the company has remains unknown, as does whether regular visits take place.

MATERIALS 

• Leather (handcrafted)
• “Italian quality materials” (not further specified)
• Sanitized® insoles (material composition not specified)
• Sole (material composition not specified)

Bana&Co primarily uses Italian leather, which, according to the brand, is handcrafted. Information on tanning methods or certifications is lacking. Read more about the environmental impact of leather here.

The company also does not provide any information on sole materials or haberdashery such as zips and adhesives. 

PACKAGING 

Bana&Co does not provide any information about the packaging materials used in e‑commerce or along the supply chain.

WATER USAGE & CHEMICALS 

Bana&Co does not provide any information on measures relating to water consumption, chemical management or the prevention of microplastics. Information on dyeing, printing or bleaching processes and possible certifications for materials or production is also lacking. It therefore remains unclear whether environmentally relevant aspects such as wastewater treatment, low-pollutant processing or the use of more sustainable chemicals are taken into consideration.

CIRCULAR PRODUCT DESIGN 

Shoes are typically made from a combination of different materials. This makes it difficult to separate them by type and thus recycle them, especially when plant-based and synthetic components are combined in one product. Bana&Co currently has no further information available on circular design approaches or the targeted promotion of recyclability.

CIRCULAR BUSINESS MODELS 

Bana&Co does not offer a repair service and does not work with repair shops. There is no take-back system for worn or discarded shoes – either for recycling or for resale as second-hand goods. Other circular business models such as rental, resale or product-related services are also not part of the brand strategy.

DISTANCE & COMPLEXITY OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN 

• Italy (shoe manufacturing)
• Other European countries (not specified)
• Bana&Co is headquartered in Belgium

TRANSPORTATION 

• Bana&Co manufactures its products in Europe, including Italy, which indicates relatively short transport routes within Europe. The brand does not provide any information on the exact type of transport or measures to reduce emissions in the supply chain.
• There is also no information available on shipping for online retail.

• Leather
• The leather comes from Italy, but there is no further information about its exact origin within Italy or about animal husbandry.

Bana&Co does not provide any information on certifications. A code of conduct for the handling of animal materials has not been published.

PRODUCT DESIGN 

Bana&Co focuses exclusively on modern, high-quality children’s shoes, with products for girls and boys.

SLOW FASHION PROCESSES 

It is unclear whether the company follows a traditional collection cycle. The brand does not offer custom-made or made-to-order products.

TRANSPARENCY ON PRODUCT 

The product pages of Bana&Co provide basic information such as model name and selected material information. In some cases, the production information ​‘Made in Italy’ is also noted, but not on all product pages, which limits transparency. 

Information on the exact origin of the materials, the production site or any certifications is missing. There is currently no concrete traceability that allows customers to track where and under what conditions the shoes are manufactured.

TRANSPARENCY ON PROCESSES 

Bana&Co provides limited information about its manufacturing processes and suppliers. Although the brand states that it handles development and production in-house and that some of its products are manufactured in Italy, it remains vague about details of its supply chain or specific cooperation with production partners.

There is also no product-related traceability. The company does not publish an annual sustainability report with social or environmental indicators. Overall, the company’s transparency remains very limited.